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New report details unique challenges, rewards for LGBTQ people who call rural America home

Rural Life Amplifies Impact of Both Acceptance and Discrimination, But Millions of Rural LGBT People Have Few Legal Protections

by Movement Advancement Project News Sources on May 3, 2019

Popular culture images of LGBTQ individuals suggest that most LGBTQ people live in cities or on the coasts. Yet an estimated 2.9-3.8 million LGBTQ people call rural America home.

Financial growth, increased resources experienced by LGBTQ groups in fight against Trump administration

Beyond the Carolinas

by Lainey Millen on January 11, 2019

In a series of increasingly hostile attacks, the Trump administration has targeted LGBTQ Americans, attempting to dismantle protections secured over the last decade.

School campaign released to support trans students, provide for safe schools

Beyond the Carolinas

by Lainey Millen on October 5, 2018

GLSEN and the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) announced a new national Safe Schools campaign and public service advertisement…

Quick Hits 06.29.18

Beyond the Carolinas

by Lainey Millen on June 29, 2018

Quick Hits from across the globe for 06.29.18.